Microsoft Teams will label third-party bots in meeting lobbies for organizer approval

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Microsoft Teams will soon tag third-party bots in meeting lobbies, giving organizers control over their entry. This new feature, rolling out in May 2026, will clearly label bots, requiring explicit organizer approval before they can join meetings. This aims to prevent unauthorized or malicious bots from joining, enhancing security and user control on Teams platforms.


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